Climate of Lower River, Gambia
Area-weighted average across Lower River. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Lower River, a subdivision of Gambia, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in December to 29.5°C / 85.1°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 278 mm / 10.9 in depending on the season (800 mm / 31.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2°C75.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26°C78.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27.9°C82.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.9°C84°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 29.5°C85.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 28.9°C84°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 189 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.9°C80.4°F | 278 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.1°C80.8°F | 197 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.5°C81.5°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 26.3°C79.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.1°C75.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lower River?
The best months to visit Lower River, Gambia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 29.5°C / 85.1°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Lower River?
Lower River, Gambia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in December to 29.5°C / 85.1°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 800 mm / 31.5 in, with the wettest month being August (278 mm / 10.9 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Lower River?
The hottest month in Lower River is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 29.5°C / 85.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Lower River?
The coldest month in Lower River is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
When does it rain most in Lower River?
The wettest month in Lower River is August, averaging about 278 mm / 10.9 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.